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The '''Bavinger House''' was completed 1955 in [[Norman, Oklahoma|Norman]], [[Oklahoma]], [[United States]]. It is the best-known building designed by architect [[ |
The '''Bavinger House''' was completed 1955 in [[Norman, Oklahoma|Norman]], [[Oklahoma]], [[United States]]. It is the best-known building designed by architect [[Bruce Goff]]. The house was awarded the 25-Year Award from the [[American Institute of Architects]] in 1987 for being the signature building of a master architect <ref>http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3575/is_1300_217/ai_n14809372/</ref>. It was built by Nancy and Eugene Bavinger, the residents of the house, who were artists.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/chicagotribune/access/517797542.html?dids=517797542:517797542&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:AI&type=historic&date=Jan+06%2C+1957&author=&pub=Chicago+Tribune&desc=It%27s+SOMEBODY%27S+Dream+House&pqatl=google|title= It's SOMEBODY'S Dream House Oklahoma Couple Are Happy in a Home Which Is Like Nothing on Land or Sea FAMILY Living|last=Barry |first=Edward |date=January 6, 1957 |work= Chicago Daily Tribune|page=H23 |accessdate=2009-08-13}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Bavinger_House.html|title=Bavinger House|work=GreatBuildings.com|accessdate=2009-08-13}}</ref> During its construction the family opened their home to curious visitors each weekend, charging them $1 in admission, eventually making over $4,000. This helped to offset the construction cost of the home. In a 1955 article, Life magazine featured the Bavinger House <ref>http://www.oufoundation.org/sm/spring2002/story.asp?ID=29</ref>. The Bavinger House is open for tours, but the days it is open vary from month to month.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.normantranscript.com/columns/local_story_328025808/resources_printstory|title=Foundation hopes to restore and open Bavinger House for tours|date=November 23, 2008|work=The Norman Transcript|accessdate=2009-08-13}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 21:05, 17 August 2009
Eugene Bavinger House | |
Front of the house | |
Location | 730 60th Ave., NE, Norman, Oklahoma |
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Built | 1950 |
Architect | Goff, Bruce |
Architectural style | Organic |
MPS | Bruce Goff Designed Resources in Oklahoma MPS |
NRHP reference No. | 01001354[1] |
Added to NRHP | December 13, 2001 |
The Bavinger House was completed 1955 in Norman, Oklahoma, United States. It is the best-known building designed by architect Bruce Goff. The house was awarded the 25-Year Award from the American Institute of Architects in 1987 for being the signature building of a master architect [2]. It was built by Nancy and Eugene Bavinger, the residents of the house, who were artists.[3] [4] During its construction the family opened their home to curious visitors each weekend, charging them $1 in admission, eventually making over $4,000. This helped to offset the construction cost of the home. In a 1955 article, Life magazine featured the Bavinger House [5]. The Bavinger House is open for tours, but the days it is open vary from month to month.[6]
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13.
- ^ http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3575/is_1300_217/ai_n14809372/
- ^ Barry, Edward (January 6, 1957). "It's SOMEBODY'S Dream House Oklahoma Couple Are Happy in a Home Which Is Like Nothing on Land or Sea FAMILY Living". Chicago Daily Tribune. p. H23. Retrieved 2009-08-13.
- ^ "Bavinger House". GreatBuildings.com. Retrieved 2009-08-13.
- ^ http://www.oufoundation.org/sm/spring2002/story.asp?ID=29
- ^ "Foundation hopes to restore and open Bavinger House for tours". The Norman Transcript. November 23, 2008. Retrieved 2009-08-13.
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